Savor Seattle

TRAVEL & ESCAPES

Chef Kristi Brown at her culinary hot spot Communion

Savor Seattle

Fresh openings and timeless classics mean eating, drinking, and shopping have never been better.

From Capitol Hill to Beacon Hill and beyond, restaurants, shops, and hotels are dishing up new takes on the city’s longtime traditions. And summer in Seattle is a particularly delightful season as the sun comes out and the city comes alive. Whether you’re looking for nostalgic Filipino comfort food, a James Beard-level tasting menu in a brooding modernist setting, or a local take on soul food, here’s where to dine, drink, shop, and stay in the coastal crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest.

1Karachi Cowboys This pop-up turned permanent fixture in Capitol Hill dishes up vividly spiced Pakistani soul food (think aloo sliders with tamarind barbecue sauce) and a short sharp list of natural wines. karachicowboys.com 2 Communion This Central District restaurant from chef Kristi Brown was packed from the moment it opened thanks to its convivial spirit and menu of boldly flavored dishes combining local ingredients, soulful preparations, and killer cocktails. communionseattle.com 3 Taku Chef Shota Nakajima’s delightful Osaka-style izakaya is a transporting spot for a crisp whiskey soda, cold beer, and ginger-spiked karaage fried chicken. takuseattle.com 4 Musang Comforting adobo and tasty cocktails are on the menu at Melissa Miranda’s excellent Beacon Hill restaurant that’s an homage to the city’s Filipino culture, past and present. musangseattle.com 5 Tomo James Beard awardwinning chef Brady Ishiwata Williams’ White Center restaurant is the hottest opening of the year and serves subtly Japanese-inflected tasting menus in a stylish space. tomoseattle.com

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6Inside Passage Tucked behind Rumba bar, this aquatic-themed tropical bar avoids the broad cultural cliches of tiki while preserving all the over-the-top flaming drinking fantasies of the genre. Yes the drinks come in opulently garnished whimsical vessels and are high octane. Yes there’s a sea monster hanging overhead. insidepassageseattle.com

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7Palihotel Seattle This pioneer in the right-sized designy boutique hotel movement is across the street from Pike Place market and channels those early maritime vibes with style. palisociety.com 8 The State This stylish downtown hotel boasts a rooftop deck, smartly appointed rooms, and Ben Paris, an all-day restaurant with soaring ceilings. Pro dinner move: Order the duck confit and a glass of Gamay at the marble bar. statehotel.com

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9Glasswing With its tightly curated collection of clothes and accessories (chic rain gear, Japanese chore coats, Instaworthy houseplants), Glasswing is our kind of boutique. In addition to selling just plain cool stuff, they offer plant design and maintenance services for locals. glasswingshop.com

10 Big Little News This minimalist update on the corner bodega is a temple to the pleasures of print. Browse the magazines, art journals, and international newspapers, and pick up a bottle of Champagne to go. biglittlenews.com